Welcome to ISD, with sacred space for all, WELCOME HOME! Please enjoy perusing our upcoming events including our next Sunday Service, Leiah Bowden's Art Opening, a Mother's Day Tea, a Lending Library book review, plus Connie's astrology forecast to boot! We look forward to seeing you soon!
May Peace Be with you and yours!
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Our Next Spiritual Service:
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WHEN: Sunday, May 4th at 10am
WHERE: ZOOM or at The NEW Lotus Center
297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820
Homily by Rev. Story Lucile Ducey
"The Covenant of Love-The Disciples Prayer and Bodhisattva Vow""
Emcee: Rev Diana Friedell
Join us in person or on zoom:
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* There is limited parking in the front of the building, by I-88 and the elevator. Lots more parking is in the back of the building, where there is a flight of stairs to climb and a hallway leading to our Lotus Center on the second floor.
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Two more Thursday classes: Tonight May 1 and May 8 from 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
Are you a metaphysical seeker interested in uncovering timeless wisdom?
Join this enlightening 6-week class, taught by Renee Ranke, ISD Minister and Spiritual Counselor, “Beyond Bible Study: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Struggles." This class is designed for individuals of all levels, from beginners to seasoned mystics, who are looking to find answers to some of today’s most perplexing questions.
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*Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11, 2025 1pm-3pm*
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Open to all, join us as we seek guidance, teachings and homework as we allow Spirit to lead us through prayerful meditation and into deeper healings. The overall goal is to dissolve challenging personal and communal karma while we seek strength and guidance in creating a new chapter for ourselves as individuals and for our world.
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Accessing Our Ascended Selves to Be of Service in the World: using Energy Portraiture to see our radiant, powerful selves. With Divine light channel Leiah Bowden!
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May 10, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Bring your Mothers and Grandmothers in spirit for a celebration of mothering and re-unions behind The Veil ! Practice sending and receiving messages with those loved ones on the other side. Hats and gloves encouraged but not necessary. ISD will provide the tea, you bring a small donation and perhaps a favorite tea cup (plenty fancy ones on site!).
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May 17, 2025 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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This workshop is for everyday people who have lost loved ones and are wondering if they can communicate with them in Spirit. You ~ can!
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May 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Diana, a 20 year Psychic Medium, will discuss different theories on the afterlife, stories from her own rich experiences with spirit loved ones in psychic reading sessions, and also what current scientific research reveals. Diana will also take us on a guided journey to meet with our Loved Ones in Spirit in meditation.
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Lending Library Featured Book
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New Children and Near-Experiences
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by P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D.
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Reviewed by Carol Callahan:
In "New Children and Near-Death Experiences" P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., shares the findings of her remarkable study of 277 individuals who experienced near-death states as children. Some were interviewed while still young; others had grown into teens or adults. Atwater's work reveals how profoundly the near-death experience can reshape a child's life,-- awakening spiritual insight, emotional maturity and a lasting sense of mission, leaving them forever changed.
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If you would like to read this book, it is available for ISD members to borrow at the ISD Library in the Lotus Center. Books are loaned for a period of one month and can be renewed one time if there is no hold.
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MAY ASTROLOGY FORECAST (May 1 - 8) :
5/1 - May 1st is the second cross-quarter day of the year and the traditional fires of Beltane are lit in the Druid/Celtic traditions. Astrologer, Cal Garrison, on page 82 of the May 2025 issue of the Sedona Journal states very poetically, “ In the wheel of the year, the Beltane cross-quarter marks a stage in that sequence when the seed atom that ignited back at the winter solstice has traveled all the way from the heart of God to meet itself in the third dimension. It's physical manifestation is forged in the heat of the Beltane fires that light up on May 1. On Beltane Eve, otherwise known as the Great Rite, “ the two become the one.” What is birthed by that, along with whatever is meant to be, becomes whole and complete within itself by the end of the month, on or near the day that the fixed star Sirius descends below the horizon.”
May is a lovely, fertile time in the northern hemisphere where 90% of the Earth's population lives.... [click below for continuation]
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What is the Institute for Spiritual Development?
It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 47 yrs ago in Sparta, NJ. With the belief that all paths lead us Home, ISD is dedicated to helping each spirit walk their path with courage and joy.
The Oneonta NY chapter of ISD was Lovingly created by Rev. Diana Friedell & her sister Rev. Sue Landon. We are now led by a powerful leadership team, and executive board.
Welcome Home!!!
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Your gift helps to sustain Oneonta's first Metaphysical Church and learning center.
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ISD Oneonta Board of Directors
Jaya Buckland - President
Jo Ann Wormuth- Vice President
Tom Landon-Secretary
Sali Dellysse - Treasurer
Connie Lull-Trustee
Susan Owens -Trustee
Dale Capristo -Trustee
Douglas Lull-Trustee
Chantal Doktor-Trustee
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Our ISD Leadership
Diana Friedell - Pastor, Co-Director
Kimberly Winsor - Co-Director
JoAnn Wormuth- Healing
Program Director
Jaya Buckland - Adult Ed Chair
Ally Sutton-Pyle with Diana Friedell and Kimberly Winsor - Newsletter
Tami Barrows- Tech/Admin Assistant
Amy Gallop- Social Media
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Thank you for being a part of the ISD community!
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